How long do planning decisions take near Fyfett?

The average planning decision time near Fyfett is 57 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Fyfett?

The planning approval rate near Fyfett is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fyfett?

The most common type of planning application near Fyfett is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fyfett?

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Fyfett, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fyfett, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £306,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Devon
Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
LSOA: East Devon 001C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fyfett.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fyfett.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Fyfett based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

13 planning applications found near Fyfett.

- Fyfett Yard, Otterford
Erection of an agricultural building for the siting of a temporary workers dwelling within, at Fyfett Yard, Otterford
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2017-09-18
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- Fyfett Farm, Otterford
Change of use of agricultural land for siting of temporary agricultural workers mobile home at Fyfett Farm, Otterford
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2017-01-20
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- Fernleigh, Fyfett Lane, Otterford
Erection of a two storey and single storey extension to the rear of Fernleigh, Fyfett Lane, Otterford
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2016-11-21
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- FERNLEIGH, OTTERFORD
REPLACEMENT OF SECTION OF BARN AT FERNLEIGH, OTTERFORD
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2014-06-10
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- FYFETT FARMHOUSE, FYFETT LANE, OTTERFORD AS AMENDED
REPLACEMENT OF ROOF TILES WITH SLATE, INSTALLATION OF CAST IRON GUTTERING AND INSTALLATION OF 2 NO. CONSERVATION ROOFLIGHTS TO THE REAR AT FYFETT FARMHOUSE, FYFETT LANE, OTTERFORD AS AMENDED
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2013-07-15
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- ROBIN HOOD'S BUTTS, FYFETT, OTTERFORD
APPLICATION TO FELL ONE BEECH TREE AND TO CARRY OUT MANAGEMENT WORK TO 2 BEECH TREES INCLUDED IN TAUNTON DEANE BOROUGH (OTTERFORD NO.1) TREE PRESERVATION ORDER 1969 AT ROBIN HOOD'S BUTTS, FYFETT, OTTE
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2009-12-14
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- LOWER FYFETT FARMHOUSE, OTTERFORD, AS SUPPLEMENTED BY LETTER DATED 23 MARCH 2009
CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS TRACK AND FORMATION OF TURNING AREA TO SERVE DWELLING AND PROVIDE IMPROVED ACCESS TO AGRICULTURAL LAND AT LOWER FYFETT FARMHOUSE, OTTERFORD, AS SUPPLEMENTED BY LETTER DATED 23 M
Status: Rejected | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2009-02-09
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- LOWER FYFETT DAIRY, OTTERFORD,
CHANGE OF USE FROM RESIDENTIAL ANNEX ACCOMMODATION TO PERMANENT DWELLING AND ERECTION OF BOUNDARY WALL AT LOWER FYFETT DAIRY, OTTERFORD, (RETENTION OF DEVELOPMENT ALREADY UNDERTAKEN)
Status: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2008-12-08
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- LOWER FYFETT DAIRY, OTTERFORD.
CONVERSION OF ANNEX ACCOMMODATION TO A PERMANENT DWELLING INCLUDING WINDOW AND DOOR ALTERATIONS AND ERECTION OF BOUNDARY WALL AT LOWER FYFETT DAIRY, OTTERFORD.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2008-12-08
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- HIGHER FYFETT FARM OTTERFORD CHARD TA20 3QP
ERECTION OF LOG CABIN FOR HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION AND ERECTION OF SUN LOUNGE, AT HIGHER FYFETT FARM, OTTERFORD (AMENDED SCHEME)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2007-08-18
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- HIGHER FYFETT FARM OTTERFORD NR CHARD SOMERSET TA20 3QP
ERECTION OF LOG CABIN FOR HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION AT HIGHER FYFETT FARM, OTTERFORD .
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2005-12-02
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- HIGHER FYFETT FARM OTTERFORD CHARD SOMERSET TA20 3QP
CONVERSION OF FORMER AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS TO HOLIDAY USE/ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATION AT HIGHER FYFETT FARM, OTTERFORD.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2000-12-15
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- LOWER FYFETT FARMHOUSE OTTERFORD CHARD SOMERSET TA20 3QP
INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO THE FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM COMPRISING THE REPOSITIONING OF THE PARTITIONS AT LOWER FYFETT FARMHOUSE, OTTERFORD, CHARD.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2000-03-08
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A brief summary of Fyfett in Somerset

Fyfett is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Fyfett show an average sale price of £306,510, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Fyfett a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Fyfett includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Deadman SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Blackdown Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Fyfett

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Fyfett. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Fyfett.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Fyfett slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Fyfett were full planning applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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